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WR55 EBU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

143,743 mi
Last recorded143,743 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 EBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 143,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 132,306 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 117,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,671 miles

Both front suspension arm inner console bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 105,666 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension arm inner console bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 99,768 miles

Both front console bushes deteriorating

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 99,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 93,749 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,152 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively show signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,511 miles

Front Tyres wearing inside edges. Suggest tracking check

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Small notch in webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,264 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 89,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace asap (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

childseat fitted

engine covers and undertrays fitted

handbrake cables feel notchy

Pass 13 Dec 2014 77,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake cables feel notchy

Pass 9 Dec 2013 71,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 64,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011

both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2011 57,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear brake back plates heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 51,556 miles

rear back plates rusty o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,410 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 34,769 miles

nail in n/s/rear tyre....

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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WR55 EBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR55 EBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WR55 EBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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